AAUW program to recognize Black History Month

Special to The Record

Published Monday, January 30, 2006

The St. Augustine Branch of the American Association of University Women is presenting its seventh annual African American History Month Celebration, titled "The Contributions of African American Women Across the Lifespan" at 2 p.m. Feb. 11 at St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church, 37 Lovett St. "This exciting program will be presented through various voices in various ways," stated Ann Bostwick, branch president. "We hope that by bringing together the lives of African American women who represent the past, the present and the future, we will become more aware of ways to bring about a more harmonious quality of life for all of our residents.

" Each February we endeavor to present interesting and enlightening programs to offer to the public at large and to our membership in celebration of African-American History Month."

This year's program will feature children who will present stories of their favorite women in history. Also on the program will be Barbara Vickers who will update the audience on the research on which she and her committee are working.

Vickers personally experienced the Civil Rights movement in St. Augustine. She is a member of the Oral and Documentary History Association, and she will also present information regarding the Excelsior High School Project. It is now a museum and cultural center, located at 102 M.L. King Jr. Ave. The theme is "A Time to Remember."

The Feb. 11 program is being coordinated by Dr. Dorothy Israel, a member of the St. Augustine Branch.

Israel will bring the past and present into light, as she introduces the various program presenters and offers recommendations for the future.

The audience will be invited to partake of light refreshments in the Mission House, following the program.

The program is free and open to the community as well as members, those interested of becoming members and visitors .

For information about this and other upcoming events, which include the second annual Books and Author Luncheon on March 11, contact Ann at 461-6690.